Chichele Presidential Lodge - Sanctuary Retreats

Luxury Safari Lodge 10 suites
This historic property, once the personal bush retreat of President Kenneth Kaunda
of Zambia, has a magnificent hilltop location in Zambia’s premier game viewing area, the South Luangwa National Park. Carefully restored by Sanctuary to preserve its turn-of-the-century elegance, Chichele is approached through a majestic arched entrance leading to a huge colonial style lounge. The lodge is accessible year-round and is an ideal base for exploring the prolific wildlife that populates the mosaic of different habitats surrounding the Luangwa River.

Chichele Presidential Lodge is located in the South Luangwa National Park. The South Luangwa is a place of primeval forest and lush savannah, stretching for
hundreds of miles and encompassing the Luangwa River basin. Its adjacent highlands and a mosaic of different habitats extend outwards from the river which forms the eastern boundary.
  

Accommodation and Facilities                                                                                                                                Ten air-conditioned, elegant Victorian style suites are built on top of a hill, each giving guests a private panoramic view and the opportunity to savour the wonderful

floodplain vistas offered by the site. Quality furnishings and discreet service provide the necessary level of comfort expected by the discerning traveller. All suites boast air conditioning, en-suite facilities, mini bar, mosquito nets and hairdryer.

Activities
Wildlife to be seen here includes elephant, hippo, lion, wild dog, buffalo and a wide variety of antelope in addition to endemic species such as the Thornicroft’s giraffe. This is also an excellent area for spotting predators including the leopard.

Offering full range of game drives in the South Luangwa National Park using
open 4 x 4 vehicles. Each vehicle is driven by a qualified, knowledgeable guide. Night drives using spotlights allow guests to view nocturnal animals such as leopard, bush babies and spotted hyena. On night game drives, guests return to camp by 8pm.
The emphasis in the area is the wonderful opportunities for walking safaris. Guided walks are conducted by a professional guide and an armed parks scout.

  

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Puku Ridge Camp - Sanctuary Retreats

Luxury Safari Camp, 7 tented rooms
Nestled on a hillside in a remote game rich area of the South Luangwa National
Park is Puku Ridge Camp, named after the Puku antelope that inhabits this area. This traditional tented camp has a very intimate atmosphere and combines an authentic safari experience under canvas with panoramic views over the abundant floodplain below. Each of the seven oversized tents has picture windows out onto the floodplain, a private decked balcony and a secluded outdoor shower in addition to the en-suite bathroom.

Puku Ridge Camp is situated in the remote wildlife rich area of the South Luangwa National Park. It is named after the elusive Puku antelope that inhabits the Kakumbi Dambo floodplain, which the camp overlooks. Puku Ridge Camp is built on a hillside, providing stunning vistas of the floodplain and the wildlife that frequents it.

Accommodation and Facilities
Puku Ridge Camp is small and intimate and has been constructed to blend into the local surroundings. The camp offers seven luxury oversized tents with a wrap around view of the floodplains. Each of the comfortably furnished tents boasts en-suite facilities which provide the option of taking a shower with the sun on your shoulders. All tents feature mosquito nets, private deck, ceiling fan and hairdryer.

Activities
Wildlife to be seen includes elephant, hippo, lion, wild dog, buffalo and a wide variety of antelope in addition to endemic species such as the Thornicroft’s giraffe. This is an excellent area for spotting leopards. Offering full range of game drives and night drives in the South Luangwa National Park using open 4X4 vehicles driven
by a knowledgeable guide. On night game drives, guests are to return to camp by 8pm. The emphasis in this area is the wonderful opportunities for walking safaris. Guided walks by a professional Sanctuary guide and an armed national parks scout.

  

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Sussi & Chuma - Sanctuary Retreats

Luxury Safari Lodge, 12 tree-houses, 2 Chuma houses
Sussi & Chuma is named after two faithful companions of the Victorian explorer Dr. David Livingstone. Comprising of two private Chuma houses and a stunning luxury lodge, Sussi & Chuma is situated in one of the most beautiful parts of the Zambezi on a lush, fast flowing bend in the river. The main lodge consists of a unique two-storey lounge and dining area. The second floor bar has an elegant shaded deck, with incredible birds-eye views across the Zambezi.

Sussi & Chuma is located in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park on the banks of the Zambezi River, only12km from the Victoria Falls. It consists of an exclusive, upmarket lodge and two spacious two bedroom houses.

Accommodation and Facilities
Guest accommodation consists of 12 luxury tree-houses, built into the canopy of majestic ebony trees lining the river bank. Facilities include air conditioning, en-suite facilities, private viewing deck, mini-bar, mosquito nets, overhead fans and hairdryer.
The main lodge building features a raised bar, lounge area and deck, open air dining area, curio shop and swimming pool. Revitalising spa treatments are also available using products from the Africology and Thalgo ranges. The exclusive houses offer two en-suite bedrooms, with a bath and shower, a spacious lounge and dining room area, kitchenette, outdoor deck, and private plunge pool. Guests have their own private chef.

Activities
Included in the rates is a guided tour of the Victoria Falls from the Zambian Side (1 visit per person).
Village tours are included in the cost of your stay to the Cultural Simonga Village, where the village scouts and guides show guests around the village.
Explore the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park in open 4X4 vehicles, accompanied by professional guides. Also on offer are Motorised Boat Safaris and Sun-downer Cruises including early morning or sunset river cruises as well as fishing in the Zambezi River - subject to water levels.
Additional activities on offer, (incurring additional costs) are day trips to the Victoria Falls. One can bungee jump, river raft, shop, tour the Falls, or go elephant back riding. Scenic flights over four countries by helicopter are offered.

  

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Zambezi Kulefu Camp - Sanctuary Retreats

Luxury Safari Tented Camp, 7 rooms                                                                                           The Zambezi shares a heady mix of strength and tranquillity with all who come close to it - and it is this very special essence which Zambezi Kulefu Camp manages to capture. “Kulefu”, which means “the faraway place”, is an Eden of wild places, located on a permanent channel of the Zambezi in the cool shade of a grove of Winter thorn Acacias. Seven spacious canvas tents surround a magnificent Bedouin-style central area, lit at night by the glow of a campfire and traditional paraffin lamps for a truly authentic bush experience.

Zambezi Kulefu Camp is located deep in the game-rich Lower Zambezi National Park. This is a secluded, intimate safari camp settled comfortably in the deep shade of tall riverine trees.

Accommodation and Facilities
The camp offers seven spacious tents with twin or double beds, mosquito nets, en-suite facilities and tranquil views of the Zambezi River. The central lounge and dining area are housed in two magnificent Bedouin style tents, giving an open air feel and harmonising with the surrounding environment. There is a refreshing swimming pool and teak deck overlooking the river.

  

Activities
The area offers impressive game viewing with regular sightings of lion, leopard and serval. Other animals include elephants, hippo, wild dog, buffalo and general game.
Bird watching and stargazing are also popular activities.
Guests can take professionally guided day and night drives through the riverine woodlands in customized 4 x 4 vehicles.
Walking safaris offer a perfect way to experience the bush up close and personal. Walking safaris are conducted by a professional guide and an armed national parks scout.

                                                 

Early morning or sunset-river cruises are available as well as fishing in the Zambezi River, subject to water levels.
Enjoy an unforgettable canoe ride down the river to see the local wildlife from the river level.
Fishing trips can be arranged for game fish such as catfish, bream or the renowned
tiger fish on a catch and release basis.

  

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Chongwe River Camp & House

Accommodation ranges from luxury tented suites, to a self contained house
Chongwe River Camp is situated at the joining of the Zambezi and Chongwe rivers, in the Lower Zambezi Valley. The Chongwe River, a quiet tributary of the Zambezi, borders the Lower Zambezi National Park offering 4000 square kilometres of pristine wilderness that teems with game.
 Zambia's Lower Zambezi is renowned throughout Africa for its magnificent herds of wild elephant, exceptional predator viewing and of course the Zambezi River. It's also home to one of the continent's most spectacular and unique private homes - Chongwe River House, which sleeps eight in four spacious ensuite bedrooms, making it an ideal safari base for a family or a group of friends wanting a private safari.
Accommodation on offer is a real home from home, whether you reside in their classic tents - the Albida or Cassia tented suites, the exclusive Chongwe River House, Tsika Island, or Kasaka River Lodge – their newest member of the family.

Accommodation and Facilities
The four bedroomed house designed by Neil Rocher, is a stunning private house with swimming pool, situated approximately 1km from Chongwe River Camp. This four bedroomed exclusive property has king-sized plus beds with en-suite facilities to each room and provides for the more specific needs for those with younger children.
From each bed there is a stunning view of the bush or the escarpment.
The bathrooms have waterfall showers and exquisite basins carved from wood and white marble by the Zambian artist Eddie Mumba. From your outside baths you can lie and gaze out across the bush.
It is a triumph of design and your time here can be tailored to satisfy the most discerning of modern travellers.
The property comes fully staffed with a guide, house manager and private chef – all of whom will tailor for your private safari.

The classic tents are light, airy and spacious, with either a king-sized or two single beds. Each of Chongwe River Camp's nine standard tents are equipped with enough luxuries to ensure your stay in the bush is exceptional. Cotton linens, local textiles and hand-crafted furniture blend seamlessly with organic fittings and fixtures.
All of the tents are under thatch, ensuring maximum coolness in the heat of the day. Each has a large outdoor bathroom with hot and cold running water, shower, toilet, vanity unit and dressing area with a wardrobe and full-length mirror.
The tents also have their own private balconies overlooking the river, making them an ideal place for relaxation and contemplation of Africa’s wonderful wilderness.

Activities
Game viewing - night drives and all day drives can be done in either the Lower Zambezi National Park, or the Chiawa Partnership Park, or even by boat on the Zambezi. Canoeing, walking, and fishing are also offered.
Being on the Zambezi River is a memorable experience… whether canoeing, bird watching along the islands by boat, or taking a fishing trip to do battle with the famous tiger fish.
Many guests are happy to spend the day relaxing on the deck. The chances are you will see elephant wandering around the grounds or crossing the river. Impala, kudu and many other species come to the water to drink. If you sit long enough, all of Africa will come to you.
As guests of the house you will be entitled to private vehicles, guides, canoes, a boat and an armed scout for walking safaris - all at your disposal.
All activities can be tailored to your individual requirements.

  

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Kapani Lodge – Norman Carr Safaris

Luxury Safari Lodge, 20 guests
Kapani is an exclusive camp situated on the banks of one of the Luangwa River's many ox-bow lagoons. Kapani means - place of mopane trees.
The lodge is located close to the main Mfuwe area of the South Luangwa, one of the finest National Parks in Zambia.

This is a luxury safari lodge, accommodating just twenty guests and is open throughout the year. Kapani is an ideal place from which to start your Zambian safari experience. Above all else, the wildlife game-viewing in the area close to this camp is as good as you will find anywhere in Zambia, if not Africa.

Accommodation and Facilities
Each of the eight standard suites has its own lounge with bar fridge and the beds have overhead fans inside their walk-in mosquito nets. The two Lagoon Houses are even more spacious with private views and are ideal for honeymooners or those looking for a little more space and seclusion.
The camp is on mains electricity and offers most modern facilities. A thatched building in the centre of this luxury safari lodge houses the lounge and library. It is pleasantly cool in the hot weather and warm and cozy in the cooler months with an open fire.

According to the season, dining is al fresco with dinner taken either on the terrace, the spacious deck, or by the swimming pool. Private dinners can also be arranged for guests seeking a little more seclusion.
The bar and dining area is set on a deck overlooking the Kapani Lagoon and adjacent grazing lawns.

Activities
Some guests choose to miss the odd safari trip into the National Park in favour of staying in camp to see what wildlife will come wandering by.
The location of the camp in the main Mfuwe area of the South Luangwa ensures an excellent safari experience at all times of the year. The game drives and walks from this camp are as good as you will find in any of Zambia's National Parks.

Kapani has a small gift shop offering books, clothes and local crafts as well as a secluded swimming pool at the far end of camp.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

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Nsolo Bush Camp - Norman Carr Safaris

Luxury Safari Camp, 4 Chalets
Nsolo Bush Camp is situated on a bend in the Luwi sand river that runs through the heart of Zambia's South Luangwa National Park, just three hours' walk from Luwi Bushcamp.
Nsolo is one of the more historic camps in Zambia. It was sited by Norman Carr in 1987 and Shaddy - the Camp Manager and guide who has been studying the wildlife and conducting walking safaris from this camp for over 10 years.

Accommodation and Facilities
Accommodation in this luxury safari camp consists of four individually designed chalets, each on raised wooden decks with high thatched roofs and private balconies.
The rooms are very spacious with the stylish furnishings that one would expect from one of Zambia's luxury walking safari camps. As with most of their bush camps the bathrooms have no roofs and are set under the shade of the trees above.

Activities
At Nsolo you don't usually have to search hard for your African safari experience. The wildlife frequents a waterhole in the dry river-bed in front of the camp and often your most exciting game-viewing is from the comfort of your own deck or from the central chitenje that houses the bar and small camp library.

As with Luwi Bushcamp, this is one of the South Luangwa's more remote, luxury walking safari camps and there is only a limited network of roads in this area. As a result most of the game-viewing activities are centered on walking safaris, although short night drives are usually offered as well.
The Luwi river system is renowned for its lion population. Various pride territories overlap in this area and the cats use the dry river bed as a thoroughfare and as a means of not only locating their prey that come to drink, but also of locating their rivals who must be warned away.

There are few African experiences more exciting than heading out on a walking safari early in the morning, having heard lions calling through the night, finding fresh tracks and following them up. With voices hushed and hearts beating your mind is suggesting there is a lion behind every bush. This is a true African safari experience.

  

  

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Stanley Safari Lodge

Exclusive Lodge, 10 Cottages
Set on a hill bordering the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and overlooking unspoilt bush, Stanley Safari Lodge is only 3km from the Victoria Falls. This lodge has a truly African feel, offers air conditioning and other luxuries, evoking the colonial elegance of Stanley and Livingstone.
The views are splendid; the spray of the Falls in the distance, the mighty Zambezi river and on top of that yet another view of the beautiful African sunset. From either the main garden, the infinity pool or from the privacy of your room, views are unmatched.

Accommodation and Facilities
Each and every one of the 10 cottages is individually designed and unique. But what makes Stanley Safari Lodge really special is the open design of many of its rooms.
From every room you are able to see the spray of the Victoria Falls, the Zambezi River and the African sunset.

Four of the rooms are suites, each having a private plunge pool with deck or terrace, a lounge area, a bedroom and a bathroom with bath and separate shower. The Honeymoon Suite and Family Suite are open suites, which enable you to fully absorb the sights and sounds of the African bush. The Livingstone Suite and Stanley Suite are closed suites with a colonial interior that evoke the elegant era of Stanley and Livingstone.

The cottages, 6 in total, are all safari style built with natural materials. Baobab is a closed cottage, but all the other cottages; Birds Room, Zambezi View, Mukuni, Mosi-oa-Tunya and Victoria, have an open structure to enhance your Zambian experience. All these cottages have a bath and shower with all the luxuries you might desire. From the deck or terrace you can enjoy the splendid views of the Zambezi Valley.

Activities
The range of activities in the Livingstone area (including the Victoria Falls) is enormous. All of these activities do involve, at least to a certain extent, the Victoria Falls or the Zambezi River.

You can view the Falls from across the gorge or from Livingstone Island, or you can opt for a helicopter or micro-light flight to enjoy the Falls from above. You might want to go on the river for a sunset cruise, river safari, canoe trip or, for the more adventurous, go rafting on one of the best rafting trips in the world. If you still desired more adventure, you can go for a bungee jump, gorge swing or abseil.
For wildlife you can go to Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park in Zambia, Chobe National Park in Botswana or Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe. You can get up close and personal on an elephant ride or lion walk. Livingstone has it all!
Dine outdoors under the stars, in the privacy of your suite or even by the infinity pool.

  

  

  

  

  

  

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